‘Absolute cinema’ – Former world champion causes stir as he goads rival and even argues with crowd
A former world darts champion sent social media into meltdown last night after producing one of the most chaotic, theatrical, and downright entertaining performances of the season — goading his rival, winding up the crowd, and turning the entire match into what fans branded “absolute cinema”.
The fiery showdown, played in front of a packed arena, quickly descended into a spectacle as the former champion embraced his villainous side. What began as a tense contest soon evolved into a charged, emotionally explosive encounter that had fans glued to every moment.
A Heated Duel from the Start
Tensions were already high as the two rivals stepped onto the stage, but the atmosphere intensified when the ex-world champ repeatedly gestured towards his opponent after big checkouts and roared directly into his face following key legs.
The theatrics didn’t stop there. After a missed dart sparked jeers from sections of the crowd, he turned to the stands, raised his arms and demanded even more noise — a move that instantly divided opinion.
Some fans booed, others laughed, but everyone agreed on one thing: the drama was unmissable.
“He’s box office!” – Social media erupts
Clips of the exchanges went viral within minutes, with fans flooding X (Twitter) and TikTok to share their reactions:
- “This is absolute cinema. Give this man a microphone and a title fight every week.”
- “Love him or hate him, he knows how to put on a show.”
- “This is darts at its chaotic best.”
Even neutral supporters admitted the scene was “electric”, praising the intensity and passion that made the match feel more like a sporting blockbuster than a standard tour clash.
Opponent Left Fuming
The rival player, visibly irritated, refused to shake hands immediately after the match before eventually offering a brief, frosty handshake. When speaking post-match, he hinted at frustration:
“Look, I’m here to play darts, not take part in a circus. But he does what he does. That’s him.”
Many interpreted it as a thinly veiled dig at the champion’s antics.
Crowd Clash Adds Another Layer
Perhaps the most controversial moment came when the former world champion responded directly to hostile chanting from a section of the crowd, pausing mid-walk to the oche to bark back at them. Security even appeared to reposition themselves closer to the stage as the atmosphere boiled.
Yet the star insisted afterward that he was simply feeding off the energy:
“If they want to shout at me, I’ll give them something to shout about.”
Darts’ Ultimate Entertainer?
Love him or loathe him, there’s no denying the former world champion knows how to steal a show. His blend of skill, swagger, and unapologetic controversy has once again put him at the centre of the darts conversation.
As one fan perfectly summed it up:
“You tune in for the darts… but you stay for the drama.”
With that kind of impact, nobody will be surprised if his next match becomes one of the most anticipated fixtures on the calendar.
